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[special report] What the Testing Lab Got Wrong: Brian Ecclefield on the Australian Sunscreen Labeling Crisis
Many of Australia's recalled sunscreens were validated by the same testing lab, Princeton Consumer Research (PCR). Here, Brian Ecclefield helps us dig into the testing report, highlighting discrepancies and what the lab appears to have gotten wrong.
Event Coverage
22 Ingredient Finalists Revealed: In-cosmetics Asia Announces Awards Shortlist
Actives
A Sunscreen Revolution Is Coming to the US
Latest
Rheology/Thickener
Elementis to Highlight Sustainable Film Former, Natural Rheology Modifier and K-beauty Concepts at In-Cosmetics Asia 2025
Ingredients showcased will range from a biodegradable film-former for sunscreens and natural oil phase rheology modifiers, to K-beauty inspired product concepts.
Actives
Symrise Introduces Neo Heliopan Fusion, a 4-in-1 UV Filter Blend for SPF 50+ Formulas
The innovation combines three crystalline UV filters solubilized in one liquid UV filter, designed to simplify the formulation process for high SPF, broad-spectrum sun protection in cosmetic products.
Actives
Seprify's SilvaLuma Delivers a Green UV Boost
“With SilvaLuma, we’re proving that formulators no longer have to choose between performance and principles."
Sponsored
Q&A with Uroš Gotar, Chief Innovation Officer at TOSLA Nutricosmetics
"We’ve invested in a series of placebo-controlled, peer-reviewed clinical trials over the past three years, testing combinations of hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, MSM, ... involving nearly 300 participants..."
Actives
From Topical Silk to Ozone Protection: Pioneering Future Skin and Hair Health and Well-being — IFSCC 2025 Day One
The IFSCC 2025 Congress explored the evolving landscape of cosmetic science; from UV and photoprotection, fundamentals for skin health and the neuroscience of emotion, to the effects of the exposome on skin, the impact of stress on hair and more.
Actives
Does Your Product Belong Among the
C&T Allē Award
Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out
The
C&T Allē Awards
have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.
Audio
[podcast] Why UV Enhancers are a Paradigm Shift for Sunscreen Innovation
Learn how UV enhancers are revolutionizing sunscreens by optimizing traditional UV filter efficacy. In this podcast, sponsored by BASF, experts Diane Tom and Victor Low explain and provide an example: BASF's Cutina Shine. Register to listen — it's free.
Event Coverage
Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a
C&T Allē Award
— Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026
"We are profoundly grateful to the
C&T
team for acknowledging our efforts, which motivates us to persist in pushing boundaries and revolutionizing the cosmetics industry."
Natural/Sustainable
Turning CO₂ into Beauty: The Palm Oil Alternative Designed to Save Rainforests
The project taps LanzaTech biotech processes to convert captured CO
2
into alcohol, similar to beer brewing.
Event Coverage
Beyond the Hype:
C&T Allēs
Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor
We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.
SPF/Sun
Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags
Recent regulatory attention highlights both hidden sunscreen actives in cosmetic products, and the legal gray zone of mousse-format sunscreens — prompting calls for clearer labeling and format approval.
